My girlfiriend and I have been wanting to travel to South America for sometime, and we are defintly going to go this year. The only problems we have are that neither of us speak a sufficent amount of spanish, and we both understand it can be difficult. We we're looking for a fun safe place for two S.A. nubes

Some latin american countries seem to hate the Spanish (and argentinians but that's another topic) why? If it wasn't for the Spanish they wouldn't have their kind of lifestyle, culture and language. Their culture is very similar to that of Spain's (Ciesta, late dinner, the three kings ect) I don't understand. Yes, the spanish slaughtered the natives of South america, however if they hadn't, the majority of the populous of South America wouldn't be here! Their culture which they may be proud of wouldn't be there without the spaniards.
@Dart I made a few grammatical errors. I don't see what you're trying to prove?

was talking about this in spanish class. im half italian and half spanish. (from spain on my mothers side) but other people tell me that spanish and mexican are both from mexico. while latio/a is from south america? ~culturally confused in class~

Well, just because Brazil is located in South America and is surrounded by spanish speaking countries it doesnt mean we speak spanish!
I get sooooo angry when someone comes to me and say: "Ohhh, you are Brazilian, you speak spanish right?"

Okay, I'm getting a Chinchilla and I want him to have a cool name and since they come from South America I thought that would be sort of appropriate

If I were to go to South America, I know they wouldn't be catering to my needs and my language should I decide to become a citizen. I would have to become completely fluent - no translator would be provided. I would not be allowed automatic foodstamps, housing, welfare. I would be expected to function like everyone else, including speaking the language coherently and fluently. If the US is going to go to such great lengths to make immigrants comfortable here, shouldn't other countries do the same for immigrants to their countries? And to visitors from other countries who live and work there? Fair is fair.

Let's face it: The U.S. has bullied, exploited and treated Latin America for the past 120 years. Think "Monroe Doctrine".

What if all the Spanish-speaking countries became, like, "The United States of South America (USSA)"?

So do all of Central & South America. Why is our nationality being ignored for this generic nonsense?. It's the Chinese, the Americans, the French, the Italians, the Spaniards, the English, the Germans, etc. We're Mexicans, Panamanians, Colombians, Cubans -- we are Hispanic because we speak Spanish. We are not Italians, we are not Latins, we don't speak Latin.

in my third year of my uni course (french and spanish) i take a year abroad, 6 months for each language. i am familiar with france and spain already and would like to take the oppurtunity to go further afield maybe south america but im a bit stuck for french though...the carribbean? is the french different there? any recommended countries/cities?

I'm going to be in the IB program starting next year, and need 4 years of the same language. I know that more people speak Spanish, but what about in Europe? I'm not very interested in going to South America. I plan on going to Europe to countries like Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands...western countries. Which of the two languages is more used there?

In Europe, Spanish is absolutely in a stronger position than Portuguese. In USA, the most popular foreign language is latin-american Spanish, especially Mexican style, because there're a lot of Mexico immigrants in USA. & In latin-america, people speak latin-american Spanish, it mainly includes Mexican, Argentine, Chilian style, & In Brazil, people speak Brazilian Portuguese, which sounds softer & more nasal than Spanish, & it shows some similarities to that of French. Brazil's been working to develop its economy and resolve societal problems, Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America, the fifth largest country by geographical area, & its population comprises the majority of the world's Portuguese speakers. Brazil is the largest national economy in Latin America, the world's tenth largest economy at market exchange rates & the ninth largest in purchasing power parity. If you had to choose between Brazilian Portuguese & Spanish, which would you prefer to learn?

Please don't make fun of me if this is a stupid question to everyone else, Geography was not a good subject of mine.

I know Mexican spanish, and European spanish, because mexico and some of the European countries speak spanish. The only other place that spanish is spoken in North America is New Mexico, but that's not a country and everyone there speaks English too right? not to mention it is right by Mexico so it shouldn't sound much different. Is Latin American Spanish spoken in South America?

Hi Everyone,

I need a reliable English to Spanish (preferably Latin American) online translator. This is not for school... I have several co-workers from South America whom I would like to be able to communicate with better. LOL dispatch is a bit rough when there are language barriers. Thanks for your help in advance!

i want to learn spanish, im from europe but the main reason i want to learn it is because im travelling to mexico and south america. Ive heard the spanish is different - just wondering how much and would i have to re-learn it if i went to spain?

What country in South America doesn't speak Spanish? What is the country's first language? any help would be awesome!

Because my Close friends come from South America and their Spanish is quiet difference from European spanish and I would really love speaking Spanish to them, but what course should I pick, can any spanish speaker help me

I am from Australia and am planning a trip to Mexico and South America in a few years. I am wanting to learn a language but am unsure if Spanish or Latin American would be more beneficial. Any suggestions

Spanish from Spain compared to Spanish from Mexico and other Latin American countries (South America too). Thanks.